The Health Benefits of Wheatgrass

The health scavenger to the rescue: Wheatgrass

By Sophie 

Wheatgrass is still the unsung hero, yet its benefits are many.
With 70% of Chlorophyll make up and amazing detoxifying properties,  wheatgrass is starting to draw some well deserved attention.
Did you know?
✒  30mls of freshly squeezed wheatgrass juice is equivalent in nutritional value of almost 2lbs of leafy green vegetables.
✒ One teaspoon of wheatgrass powder, (about 3.5 grams) is equal to an entire spinach salad  (50 grams).
✒ Wheatgrass contains over 90 minerals, including high concentrations of minerals: potassium, calcium, magnesium and sodium.
✒ Wheatgrass has more vitamin C than oranges and twice the vitamin A as carrots. They are potent when it comes in eliminating free radicals and cleansing the body.
✒ It contains  essential enzymes: Protease (aid in protein digestion), Cytochrome Oxidase (a powerful anti oxidant), Amylase (facilitates digestion), Lipase (a fat splitting enzyme), Transhydrogenase (strengthens the heart muscle) & Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) (found in all body cells and is known for its ability to lessen the effect of radiation and slow cellular aging).
✒ Wheatgrass juice helps our body to build red blood cells.
✒ Because it is  high in saponin, wheatgrass helps support the lymphatic system. It is like a scavenger, and carries away thousands of toxins from the cells of the body.
Note: Organic wheatgrass powders and juices are a magic wonder when it comes to boosting the body’s immune system.
✒ How to buy:

• It must be certified organic
• It should not be heat-dried
• It must not contain any sweeteners
• You can get frozen concentrate and add water to it
• You can also grow your own.
  

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Wheatgrass Health Benefits